Resources

  • APSE Statement on Employment First
    APSE Executive Board has issued a formal statement on "Employment First." Employment First emphasizes that "access to jobs with real wages is essential if citizens with disabilities are to avoid lives of poverty, dependence, and isolation." The APSE declaration defines 7 Underlying Principles and 10 Characteristics of Successful Implementation of Employment First. These offer essential guidance for our work with persons with disabilities. APSE Declaration
  • Improving Michigan Practices
    "Supporting Evidence-Based Practice Excellence for Michigan's Public Behavioral Health Workforce." This site offers resources to raise awareness and support the recovery efforts of individuals and families facing the challenges of mental health and substance use disorders. Hosted by the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards (MACMHB). http://improvingmipractices.org/
  • Disability Benefits 101: Working with a Disability in Michigan
    Disability Benefits 101 gives you tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits. You can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together. The DB101 online Benefits Planning Calculators help you get ready for a change in work or benefits, or learn how benefits rules might apply to each unique employment situation. No more guessing! Use the calculator for exact information. http://mi.db101.org/planning/
  • APSE
    http://www.apse.org/
    (804) 278-9187
  • Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN)
    http://www.askearn.org/
    1-855-AskEARN (275-3276)
  • Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards
    http://www.macmhb.org/
    (517) 374-6848
  • MARO Employment and Training Association
    http://www.maro.org/
    (517) 484-5588
  • Michigan Assisted Living Association
    http://www.miassistedliving.org/
    (800) 482-0118
  • Michigan Rehabilitation Services
    http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-25392---,00.html
    1-800-605-6722
  • Michigan Department of Community Health
    http://www.michigan.gov/mdch
    (517) 373-3740
  • Job Accommodation Network
    http://www.jan.wvu.edu
    (800) 526-7234
  • Vocational Rehab Services LLC
    http://www.aaatakecharge.com/
  • National Mental Health Information Center
    http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
    (800) 789-2647
  • Dartmouth Supported Employment Center
    http://dms.dartmouth.edu/dsec/
    (603) 448-0263
  • Michigan Disability Resources
    http://www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources
  • Griffin Hammis Associates LLC
    http://www.griffinhammis.com/
  • Training Resource Network
    https://trn-store.com/
  • Micro 2 Enterprise
    http://m2e.wikispaces.com/
    A Network of Micro Business Owners, Community Partners, and Micro Enterprise Development Organizations